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Re:Computer-Science Majors Graduate into a World of Fewer Op... by piloto_ciego on Monday May 20, 2024 @12:23PM (#40417126)
I have a math degree and this has absolutely not been my experience. Nobody gives a shit about a math degree, so I went and got a masters in computer vision (CS + Stats). I’ve been sending out resumes this whole last semester and have heard basically nothing.

Now I’m trying to leverage my previous 13 years of experience in aviation, but yeah, I’m not super optimistic. I applied at a robotics company attempting to automate an airplane that I flew professionally and they didn’t want me for a safety position where I would literally be working on how to use the robot.

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Re:Computer-Science Majors Graduate into a World of Fewer Op... by gfourfour on Monday May 20, 2024 @02:00PM (#40418165)
The market now is terrible but your math degree isn’t holding you back
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Re:Computer-Science Majors Graduate into a World of Fewer Op... by piloto_ciego on Monday May 20, 2024 @11:35PM (#40423804)
What the heck is it then, lol? Is it just the current market?

I’m legit thinking I’ll just do my own thing if I can’t figure out something.

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Re:Computer-Science Majors Graduate into a World of Fewer Op... by gfourfour on Tuesday May 21, 2024 @10:00PM (#40436594)
Yes, it’s the current market. I’m in the same boat.
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Re:Computer-Science Majors Graduate into a World of Fewer Op... by gfourfour on Tuesday May 21, 2024 @10:07PM (#40436633)
If you’re interested in doing your own thing send me an email at [email protected]

I have a BA in philosophy and a MS in CS w/ a focus in computer vision. Similar boat as you. No 13 years of exp in a prior industry though.

I stopped trying to get a job a few months ago and have been plugging away at my own projects. I’ve been (equity compensated) working for a startup for the last month or so in a non-technical role and it’s been really eye opening as to what it takes to get something off the ground. I have a lot of interest in pursuing that route now and if you do too it could be good to connect.

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Re:Computer-Science Majors Graduate into a World of Fewer Op... by piloto_ciego on Thursday May 23, 2024 @12:26PM (#40456697)
I sent you a message.
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